Jake Roberts: (Lead) served in the USMC for four years, enlisted when he was 18. Did two tours; one in Iraq, one in Afghanistan. He separated from Service as an E-3 (Lance Corporal). He joined the service because the notion of brotherhood was enticing. He served four years, but after two very difficult tours, he decided that he could not stand to see any more of his friends die in battle. He left a battle-hardened grunt. Now that he’s out of the service, he really has no idea what to do with his life. He thought he’d be a Marine forever, but things change. He’s alone with no direction. No physical injuries, but he suffers from severe PTSD, including depression, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts. He’s on SSRIs and other meds (Zoloft and Prozasin) The real problem he’s facing is that if he stays on the meds, he can’t perform sexually. Must be comfortable with scenes portraying sexual intimacy (no nudity).

The Invisible Wound

INT. CLINICIAN'S OFFICE - DAYA young, baby-faced veteran stares back at us. JAKE ROBERTS(22). Others his age dealt with homework and hangovers. Hedealt with bullets, bombs, and fallen brothers.Now he's home. Struggling. Not sure if being in this officeis going to help.Just as in the other films, the CLINICIAN sits off-camera. CLINICIAN (O.C.) Hi Jake. It's been a while since you were last here. JAKE I know, doc. It's just -- I was busy. CLINICIAN (O.C.) I understand. I know you're moving into a new apartment, and getting settled takes time. So, what brings you in today? JAKE I was kinda hoping we could talk about those meds I'm taking. CLINICIAN (O.C.) Sure, what about them would you like to talk about? JAKE Well, it's just, I thought they were supposed to make things easier.INT. JAKE'S APARTMENT - NIGHT (FLASHBACK)Jake walks in through the front door.A near-empty studio apartment. A mattress on the floor. Thesheets folded nicely on top -- up to Military standards.Nothing on the walls. Just a few boxes and his foot locker. JAKE (V.O.) I was getting things in order. I mean, the apartment was really coming together. CLINICIAN (V.O.) And how were you adjusting to the new lifestyle?Jake opens up the fridge.LATERJake sits on a box. Eats out of a take-out container.Watches a video on his PHONE.LATER JAKE (V.O.)I think the biggest difference aboutbeing home is being alone. In theCorps, you're never alone. You'relucky if you had five minutes toyourself.Jake puts everything away nice and neat. JAKE (V.O.) (cont'd) But once I was out, I don't know. It just took some getting used to.Looks at a clock. 8PM.LATERJake sits. Bored. Takes apart his pistol. JAKE (V.O.) (cont'd) Routine-wise -- I guess I got on a pretty good schedule. Lots of activities to keep me busy.Puts it back together. Kills time.LATERJake organizes pills. JAKE (V.O.) (cont'd) You gotta tell me something, doc. Is there a reason why they name these (MORE) JAKE (V.O.) (cont'd) pills what they do? I mean, I can barely pronounce them. Zoloft, yeah, but Prazo--something. Adrena-llergic drugs or whatever they got me on.Jake takes a handful and swallows them.